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Otto the Octopus

Otto the Octopus

(Self-Published) · 2016
1–430–45 min6+ yrs1.5/5 complexity7.4 BGG#17.411 BGG68Kids
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How do you play Otto the Octopus?

Otto the Octopus is a tile laying game for 1 to 4 players Players take it in turn to score points by extending and completing Otto's arms, whilst also laying other sea creature tiles for various bonuses and effects.

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Otto the Octopus box art
official art · (Self-Published)

Otto the Octopus is a tile laying game for 1 to 4 players Players take it in turn to score points by extending and completing Otto's arms, whilst also laying other sea creature tiles for various bonuses and effects.

. This was an entry in the 2016 Children's Game PnP Contest and Otto did very well:

1st place: Best Game for Early Elementary School Children 1st place: Best Matching/Pattern Game 1st place: Best Strategy Game 1st place: Best Solo / Co-operative Game 1st Place: Best Original Artwork and 1st Place: Children's Choice Award

game anatomy
Complexity1.5 / 5
BGG rating7.4 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30–45 min
Players
1–4
Recommended age
6+ yrs
BGG rank
#17.411
from Trișache · verified

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Q2Where can I buy Otto the Octopus cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Otto the Octopus?
Otto the Octopus is a animals game, for 1–4 players, taking ~30–45 minutes, featuring tile placement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Otto the Octopus — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Otto the Octopus support?
Otto the Octopus is played by 1–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Otto the Octopus take?
A game of Otto the Octopus takes about 30–45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Otto the Octopus for?
Otto the Octopus is recommended from age 6.
Q7How complex is Otto the Octopus?
Otto the Octopus has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.5 out of 5.
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Tile placement →Animals →Children's Game →Nautical →Print & Play →

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